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Sarnia, Ont., police arrest 19-year-old after Joe the cat, found Feb. 2, survives shooting

CBC News Posted: Feb 14, 2014 9:36 AM ET Last Updated: Feb 14, 2014 9:51 AM ET


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A 19-year-old Sarnia, Ont., man has been arrested and charged in the case of a cat that survived getting shot in the head 17 times.




The cat was named Joe after he was found on Feb. 2 in the Brights Grove area suffering from 17 pellet wounds to his head.

Sarnia Police Service detectives arrested the 19-year-old Sarnia man at his residence shortly after 6 p.m. ET Thursday.
His name hasn't been released.
During a search of the man's home, officers found Oxycodone pills and about 50 codeine pills, along with a small amount of marijuana.
The man, who is in custody awaiting a bail hearing, faces:

  • Two counts of animal cruelty.
  • Two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
  • One count of possession of a controlled substance.

The cat is recovering from surgery. Joe lost an eye and one pellet will remain lodged in his cheek.

Beautiful Joe. This pic is after the surgery. A report says he lost one eye but I don't see it here. Trust me - you don't want to see the BEFORE picture.